1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
W.R. Hart, age 46, widowed, born in Alleghaney Co, NC, son of Robert and
Julia, married on 23 Dec 1885 Patsy Delung, age 44, widow, daughter of
Henry and Peggy (______).
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 228; WV Archives Web Site.
William R. Hart; age 62; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; living in Welch, WV; son of Robert and Julia;
married on 18 Jan 1902 at Lucinda Morgan's in McDowell Co, WV; Julia Ann Reed; age 38; born
in Wythe Co, VA; single; daughter of Gus and Lucinda.
1. 1880 Census, Iredell Co, NC; Union Grove Township; taken on 5 Jun 1880; Page 215B;
Family #84/84.
Listed as Julia A. Reed; age 10; born in NC; in household of father, Augustus Reed.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Jun 1900; Page 74A; Family #26/26.
Listed as Julia A. Reed, age 33, born in Feb 1867 in NC, single, in household of mother,
Lucinda Dowell Reed, with child, Ada Reed, age 4, born in Jun 1895.
3. "McDowell Co, WV Queries" E-mail message, Lavon Helms, 30 Jul 2000,
davidlavon@worldnet.att.net
Searching for descendents of Reed Family. Names were Lucinda Dowell Reed
with children Martin, married Rebecca (________); Julia, married first Miles
Redding, second Robert Caldwell; Reona, married George Harman; Nora, married
Frank Whitt; and Maude Morgan, married Robert Altizer.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 228; WV Archives Web Site.
William R. Hart; age 62; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; living in Welch, WV; son of Robert and Julia;
married on 18 Jan 1902 at Lucinda Morgan's in McDowell Co, WV; Julia Ann Reed; age 38; born
in Wythe Co, VA; single; daughter of Gus and Lucinda.
1, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 1192B;
Image 22 of 132; Household #164.
Listed as Thomas J. Garland; age 43; born in NC married; 7th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; no occupation listed; head of household.
1, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 1192B;
Image 22 of 132; Household #164.
Listed as May Garland; age 38; born in NC; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Thomas J. Garland.
1, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 1192B;
Image 22 of 132; Household #164.
Listed as Junior Garland; age 15; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas J. Garland.
1, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 1192B;
Image 22 of 132; Household #164.
Listed as John Garland; age 12; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas J. Garland.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as Elmer Akeman; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Elmer Akemon; age 20; born in KY; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; laborer in coal tipple; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 262; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; age 23; born in KY; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on 9 May 1942 at Welch,
WV; Bertha Hicks; age 16; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; with consent of Della
Hicks, mother of Bertha Hicks, born on 9yh May 1925.
4. California Death Index, 1940- 1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; born 27 Apr 1919 in KY; SS #233-12-3518; mother's maiden name, Horn; died 10 Mar
1986 in Santa Clara Co, CA.
5. Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; born 27 Apr 1918 (conflicts with Ref 4); died in Mar 1985; last residence Miltipitas,
Santa Clara, CA; SS# 233-12-3518; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. Mitchell Co, NC; Birth Index; Vol #3 (1921); Page 238; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edith Garland; born 26 Nov 1921 in Red Hill Township, Mitchell Co, NC; Thomas Garland, father.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 1192B;
Image 22 of 132; Household #164.
Listed as Edith Garland; age 18; born in NC; single; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas J. Garland.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 148; West Virginia Archives Web Site.
Ireland Kennedy; age 23; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 19 Jul 1941
at Welch, WV; Edith Garland; age 21; born in NC; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8308; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Edith Vera Akemon; age 24 yrs, 6 mons, 30 days; born in Mitchell Co, NC; married; wife of Elmer Akemon;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Thomas J. and May (Webb) Garland; died 12 Jun 1946 of bilateral
pneumonia; buried 15 Jun 1946 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Elmer Akemon, Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Edith Vera Akeman; born 28 Nov 1921; died 12 Jun 1946; buried here; "Gone but not
Forgotten"; headstone shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as Joshua S. Akeman; age 37; born in KY; married at 21; coal miner; head of household.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Josh Akemon; age 47; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; check weighman for UMWA union; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as Bertha Akeman; age 32; born in KY; married at 17; in household of husband, Joshua S. Akeman.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Bertha Akemon; age 42; born in KY; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Joshua S. Akeman.
1, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Nancy Ann Akemon; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 119B;
Family #306.
Listed as Enser Shannon; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John Shannon.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
E.B. Shannon; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of J.H. and Cloah Shannon; married on 18 Apr 1930 at Welch, WV; Lilly Matlock;
age 17; born in Bell Co, KY; single; daughter of Henry and Florence.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D. 24/29' taken on 17
Apr 1940; Page 583B; Image 30 of 93; Household #309.
Listed as Enos B. Shannon; age 34; born in WV; married; 3 yrs college education; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; school house janitor; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 459; WV Archives Web Site.
Enon Bishop Shannon; age 37; born in Hemsley, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV;
married on 30 Dec 1943 at Caples, WV; Edna Virginia Phillips; age 27; born at Havaco,
WV; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as Edna Akeman; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Edna Phillips; age 23; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #6407; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wilbur Leon Phillips; age 26; born in Briceville, TN; single; soldier; living at Capels, WV; son of
Iassc and Mabel (Pryor) Phillips; married on 25 Feb 1942 at Tazewell, VA; Edna Virginia Akemon;
age 25; born in Havaco, W; single; living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Josh and bertha (Horn) Akemon.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 459; WV Archives Web Site.
Enon Bishop Shannon; age 37; born in Hemsley, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV;
married on 30 Dec 1943 at Caples, WV; Edna Virginia Phillips; age 27; born at Havaco,
WV; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as Elmer Akeman; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Elmer Akemon; age 20; born in KY; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; laborer in coal tipple; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 262; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; age 23; born in KY; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on 9 May 1942 at Welch,
WV; Bertha Hicks; age 16; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; with consent of Della
Hicks, mother of Bertha Hicks, born on 9yh May 1925.
4. California Death Index, 1940- 1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; born 27 Apr 1919 in KY; SS #233-12-3518; mother's maiden name, Horn; died 10 Mar
1986 in Santa Clara Co, CA.
5. Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; born 27 Apr 1918 (conflicts with Ref 4); died in Mar 1985; last residence Miltipitas,
Santa Clara, CA; SS# 233-12-3518; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 209B;
Family #288.
Listed as Bertha Hicks; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Mack Hicks.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as Elmer Akeman; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Elmer Akemon; age 20; born in KY; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; laborer in coal tipple; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 262; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; age 23; born in KY; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on 9 May 1942 at Welch,
WV; Bertha Hicks; age 16; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; with consent of Della
Hicks, mother of Bertha Hicks, born on 9yh May 1925.
4. California Death Index, 1940- 1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; born 27 Apr 1919 in KY; SS #233-12-3518; mother's maiden name, Horn; died 10 Mar
1986 in Santa Clara Co, CA.
5. Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Akemon; born 27 Apr 1918 (conflicts with Ref 4); died in Mar 1985; last residence Miltipitas,
Santa Clara, CA; SS# 233-12-3518; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1951); Browns Creek District; Page ___; WV Archives
Website.
Baby Girl Ackeman; age 3 hrs; died 10 Aug 1950 at Welch, WV; premature birth; parents, Elmer
Akeman and Rose Marie Nagy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 148; West Virginia Archives Web Site.
Ireland Kennedy; age 23; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 19 Jul 1941
at Welch, WV; Edith Garland; age 21; born in NC; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. Mitchell Co, NC; Birth Index; Vol #3 (1921); Page 238; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edith Garland; born 26 Nov 1921 in Red Hill Township, Mitchell Co, NC; Thomas Garland, father.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 1192B;
Image 22 of 132; Household #164.
Listed as Edith Garland; age 18; born in NC; single; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas J. Garland.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 148; West Virginia Archives Web Site.
Ireland Kennedy; age 23; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 19 Jul 1941
at Welch, WV; Edith Garland; age 21; born in NC; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8308; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Edith Vera Akemon; age 24 yrs, 6 mons, 30 days; born in Mitchell Co, NC; married; wife of Elmer Akemon;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Thomas J. and May (Webb) Garland; died 12 Jun 1946 of bilateral
pneumonia; buried 15 Jun 1946 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Elmer Akemon, Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Edith Vera Akeman; born 28 Nov 1921; died 12 Jun 1946; buried here; "Gone but not
Forgotten"; headstone shown.
1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Hiwassee District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 47B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #184/185.
Listed as Arnold Akers; age 19; born in VA; single; farm laborer; in household of father, James M.
Akers.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Arnold Akers; age 19; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; son of L.J. and J.M. Akers; married on 6 Sep
1910 in Pulaski Co, VA; Bessie Trail; age 17; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; daughter of L. J. and
Sarah Trail.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Houston Coal Co; Carswell; taken on 26/27
Jan 1920; Page 164A; Image 20 of 24; Family #389/432.
Listed as Arnold Akers; age 30; born in VA; married; light inspector in coal mine; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns creek District; Davy; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 227B;
Image 69 of 75; Family #9/10.
Listed as Arnal W. Akers; age 40; born in VA; married at 20; machine man in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; Mine Branch; E. D. 24-35; taken
on 27 Apr 1940; Page 712A; Image 44 of 57; Household #366.
Listed as Arnold Washington Akers; age 50; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #U-2953; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arndle Washington Akers; age 52; born 23 Nov 1890 in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Davy, WV;
unemployed; person who will always know address, Mrs. A.W. Akers, Davy, WV; 5'6" tall; 160 lbs;
blue eyes and brown hair; sallow complexion; fore finger right hand.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8333; WV Archives Web Site.
Arndle Washington Akers; age 63 yrs, 7 mons, 23 days; born 23 Nov 1893 in Pulaskie Co, VA;
married; coal miner; SS # 235-16-5786; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James Monroe and Lorrine
(Nunn) Akers; died 16 Jul 1954 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from carcinoma of liver with
metastasis to lung; buried 18 Jul 1954 in Iaeger Memorial.
8. FindAGave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 1 Aug 2014.
A.W. Akers; born 23 Nov 1890; died 16 Jul 1954; buried here; double headfstone shown; "In God We
Trust"
1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Hiawassie Township; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 57A; Family #32/34.
Listed as Bessie I. Trail; age 6; born in Aug 1893 in VA; in household of father, Andrew J. Trail.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Hiawassie Township; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 54A; Family #42/42.
Listed as Elizabeth Trail; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, A.J. Trail.
3. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Arnold Akers; age 19; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; son of L.J. and J.M. Akers; married on 6 Sep 1910
in Pulaski Co, VA; Bessie Trail; age 17; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; daughter of L. J. and Sarah Trail.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Houston Coal Co; Carswell; taken on 26/27
Jan 1920; Page 164A; Image 20 of 24; Family #389/432.
Listed as Bessie Akers; age 26; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Arnold W. Akers.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns creek Sistrict; Davy; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 227B; Image
69 of 75; Family #9/10.
Listed as Bessie Akers; age 36; born in VA; married at 16; in household of husband, Arnold W. Akers.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; Mine Branch; E. D. 24-35; taken on
27 Apr 1940; Page 712A; Image 44 of 57; Household #366.
Listed as Bessie I. Akers; age 47; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Arnold W. Washington.
7. FindAGave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 1 Aug 2014.
Bessie Akers; born 11 Aug 1893; died 28 Apr 1981; buried here; double headfstone shown;"In God We
Trust"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Houston Coal Co; Carswell; taken on 26/27
Jan 1920; Page 164A; Image 20 of 24; Family #389/432.
Listed as Arthur Akers; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Arnold W. Akers.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; Mine Branch; E. D. 24-35; taken on
27 Apr 1940; Page 712B; Image 45 of 57; Household #366.
Listed as Ilene F. Akers; age 11; born in WV; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Arnold W. Washington.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Houston Coal Co; Carswell; taken on 26/27
Jan 1920; Page 164A; Image 20 of 24; Family #389/432.
Listed as Dempes Akers; age 2 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Arnold W. Akers.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns creek Sistrict; Davy; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 227B; Image
69 of 75; Family #9/10.
Listed as Depels Akers; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Arnold W. Akers.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
Dempes Akers; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Arndle and
Bessie; married on 21 Mar 1936 at Caples, WV; Georgia Blankenship; age 16 born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Ray and Lillie.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; Mine Branch; E. D. 24-35; taken on
27 Apr 1940; Page 712B; Image 45 of 57; Household #366.
Listed as Dempes A. Akers; age 23; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, Arnold W. Washington, with wife and child.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 68B; Image 8 of 48;
Family #60/71.
Listed as Georgie Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Ray L. Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
Dempes Akers; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Arndle and
Bessie; married on 21 Mar 1936 at Caples, WV; Georgia Blankenship; age 16 born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Ray and Lillie.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; Mine Branch; E. D. 24-35; taken on
27 Apr 1940; Page 712B; Image 45 of 57; Household #366.
Listed as Betty Jean Akers; age 2; born in WV; in household of grand father, Arnold W. Washington, with
parents.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dempes Arndle Akers Jr
[D A Akers Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1942
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: Apr 1997
Father: Dempes A Akers
Mother: Georgia M Blankingship
SSN: 235628948
Notes: Feb 1957: Name listed as DEMPES ARNDLE AKERS JR;
21 Jun 1997: Name listed as D A AKERS"